AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTariff Shock for Export SMEs: Malaysia’s SME group Samenta warns the new 10% US tariff is a direct hit to micro, small and medium exporters, forcing a painful choice between absorbing duties or raising prices and risking lost buyers. Supply-Chain Disruption at Hormuz: New data shows Strait of Hormuz diversions have plateaued at about 4x the pre-conflict baseline, with congestion impacts stretching to India as import dwell times rise. MSME Relief Push in Malaysia: Lim Guan Eng urges Malaysia’s PM to expand e-invoicing relief, create a special tribunal for MSMEs, scrap employer EPF for foreign workers, and offer a loan interest moratorium. War Hits Online Retail Logistics: Ukraine struck Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries near St Petersburg, underscoring how conflict is disrupting delivery networks and raising risks for small sellers. Fuel Costs Squeeze Businesses: Nigeria reports petrol prices climbing to around ₦1,400/litre, pushing up transport fares and adding pressure to small operators already battling the cost-of-living crunch. Kuwait Shadow Markets Crackdown: Kuwait’s new “Commercial Concealment Law” aims to reduce distortions and improve market efficiency, with investors calling for private-sector input to avoid harming small businesses. Fintech Momentum Across Africa: CNBC and Statista’s 2026 list highlights 17 African fintech firms, led by payments, as the sector expands into banking, lending, and infrastructure.
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